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[โ€“] TheOneWithTheHair@lemmy.world 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

They're higher in inflammatory fats (most seed oils are predominantly composed of omega-6 polyunsaturated fats/inflammatory fats). While our bodies do need some inflammatory and anti-inflammatory fats (sort of like we need Cholesterol) we do not need too much. Calling them toxic is a step too far, but all foods should be consumed in moderation.

https://www.matherhospital.org/wellness-at-mather/diet-nutrition/the-connection-between-diet-and-inflammation/

[โ€“] applejacks@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

this is my understanding, it's not that they're bad, but that they are in everything.

[โ€“] PeachMan@lemmy.one 8 points 2 years ago

Yep, that's the main problem with all the buzzword substances that diet culture is obsessed with: fat, salt, carbs, etc... All of those are fine in moderation, but the problem is that the processed garbage that the average person eats for lunch contains a RIDICULOUS amount of those things.

Not sugar, though. Sugar is just bad for you, full stop. ๐Ÿ˜†

[โ€“] TheWoozy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Yes, just as sugar is good for you, but only in the right proportion.